God’s purposes are never frustrated, even when human intentions and circumstances seem to threaten their fulfilment. David’s kingdom is preserved, Absalom’s rebellion is defeated,
David’s kingdom is unravelling. His son Absalom has turned against him, the hearts of Israel have been stolen, and even his trusted counsellor has
There is forgiveness for sin—all sin. But forgiveness does not mean that sin leaves nothing behind. Though God had forgiven David, the consequences of
Sin rarely remains as small or as hidden as we imagine. David’s story begins with a moment of carelessness and unfolds into adultery, deception,
Most of us like having options. We like deciding where we’ll go, what we’ll do, and how we’ll respond. Which can make the idea
It’s tempting to try and measure the Christian life by what we’re doing for God. We want to live wisely, give generously, and declare
Human greatness can be impressive, and Scripture gives us good reason to honour faithful people. David certainly deserves our admiration. In 2 Samuel 5–6,
Transitions of power can be messy, and the transition from Saul to David was no exception. God had promised David the kingdom, but after